MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Governor Tony Evers wants a legislative committee to act on child care and workforce development.
It’s the latest move as the Democratic governor pushes the idea of using about $1 billion of the state’s projected $4 billion surplus to maintain pandemic era child care funding, create paid family leave, and bolster UW System funding.
In a letter to Fond du Lac Republican state Senator Dan Feyen, Evers requested Feyen’s committee hold a public hearing and executive session on the bills that were not passed by a special session called by Evers last month.
Feyen said Wednesday the committee will take its time and exercise due diligence.
